I've had a hit reply. One day I will have a hit skeet.

A jaded part of me is curious about tonight's watch ratings between World's Collide and the PAC tribute show. I just want to know if the latter murdered the former in a dark Newcastle alley... (I tried to be funny here but I am also just genuinely curious...)

Google finally updated some of its satellite images of Gaza and my god, it's horrific. The entirety of Rafah has been demolished. The majority of Khan Younis is in ruins. Entire towns completely leveled and erased of the map.

The before and after it's even more haunting.

My favorite bastard is no longer with us. The man had fucking cataclysmic talent. His matches were some of my favorites to watch. This is shocking and feels unfair there was so much more road to travel. RIP Pac. ♥️

Yeah, this isn't deportation. This is kidnapping and human trafficking.

AFP News Agency@en.afp.com · 4w ago

US has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday u.afp.com/Sj9Z

I am swallowing my pride and asking for help. I was laid off last week after breaking my foot. I'm looking for work, but I need some help hobbling through until I can land something while I heal. #gofundme #ttrpg #idaho gofund.me/36b3e452c

Donate to Quin's Recovery Fund, organized by Quinlan Sullivan

My name is Quin. On Sept. 4th, I broke my foot, and on Sept. 9th I was laid off. Despi… Quinlan Sullivan needs your support for Quin's Recovery Fund

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Two things stand out here: “Both sides are bad” and “a lot of my audience consists of young people, even children”. First, “both sides are bad” is a ridiculous take when one side is committing genocide against the other, with 20,000 children killed. Second, Ms. Rachel would like a word.

Pop Base@popbase.tv · last mo.

Ed Sheeran has released a statement on Macklemore being removed from his tour for speaking up for Palestine: “I am not complicit. […] Just because I choose not to speak publicly, it doesn't mean I don't have [my own opinions], and it doesn't mean I don't care.”

Robert Kraft Demands Macklemore Be Removed From Playlist at Favorite Sex Trafficking Spa thehardtimes.net/breaking/rob...

Robert Kraft Demands Macklemore Be Removed From Playlist at Favorite Sex Trafficking Spa

JUPITER, Fla. — Human rights champion and all-around good guy, Robert Kraft, responded to Macklemore’s controversial pro-Palestinian views by demanding the artist’s... Continue reading this gem

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Saw a post from someone stating that people who sat OoT aged poorly were wrong and that it aged shockingly well. I honestly disagree with this statement. Every console Zelda after it (yes even Skyward Sword) is better than OoT. And the game before it is better than it by a country mile.

So I gotta talk about Shadow Academy. If you don't know, Shadow Academy is a band comprised of Daniel Avidan (Game Grumps and Ninja Sex Party) and Jim Roach (Owner of Red Parade Music Group). This band is very different from NSP and Starbomb (both being comedy bands).

Haha, that's the funniest thing I've heard. Digital games should have always been cheaper than physical yet often the opposite was true.

Please spread this as far and wide as possible! Watch your settings carefully over the next year. There's no doubt in my mind that Twitch will do something shady like turn this setting back on. if they were able to implement it default on they can just turn it back on anytime they want.

Aftermath@aftermath.site · 2mo ago

Twitch says quiet part out loud: Amazon AI is opt out because "nobody would opt in" aftermath.site/twitch-ai-amaz...

Unfortunately I’m going to be adding ER bills because I’m currently sitting in the waiting room feeling pretty poorly and I’m really not sure what’s wrong. Another thing that’s landed on my plate while I’m trying to keep putting fires out, and honestly…it’s getting really demoralizing

Cy Catwell@pixelatedlenses.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I got a verdict today: after ten weeks, the state of WA is denying my unemployment, leaving me with an amount in the negative (currently at -$120) and more legwork to do to try and stay afloat while I make an appeal and try to survive until then. Calling again for very immediate aid:

Alternatively, I do have a needs wishlist as an option to help me out as well. It includes mobility aids and things that make life as a disabled person a bit easier for me:

Check out my list on Amazon

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Ayooo #PortfolioDay?? If you're seeing me for the first time, I'm Maguma! Ya boy is out here doin' illustration, character design, and Indie Fighting Game development, creating an original fighting game, @burningsouls.bsky.social ! 😤 I also do cosplay and convention running/appearances!

When Sony bought Rightstuf they were basically the most respected anime retailer online. They had the entire Gundam catalogue on Bluray, basically every release you could imagine, and solid customer support. Now you can't even buy the newest season of Bleach there. We should never forgive them.

MangaAlerts@mangaalerts.com · 3mo ago

Crunchyroll announced they are changing the Crunchyroll Store • In August, you will need to be a Mega or Ultimate Fan to access the CR Store • The new experience will feature curated drops and Crunchyroll‑exclusive merch • Select Items will be 50% off starting tomorrow

There's a reason why Arkane is a separate line both here and in the Xbox statement when compared to other studios French labor law requires a consultation process with the studio’s works council to ensure there is actual justification for the move and that all alternatives have been exhausted first

Jason Schreier@jasonschreier.bsky.social · 3mo ago

BREAKING: Xbox will cut 3,200 jobs as part of a major reorganization, and divest from five studios: - Compulsion and Double Fine will go indie - Ninja Theory and Undead Labs will be sold - Arkane to enter consultation process Here's the full story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

blogged it aftermath.site/microsoft-xb...

You Don't Have To Hand It To Microsoft For A Well-Planned Bloodbath

People are being laid off in a horrendous job market. You do not have to praise the muddled prose of the rich and insulated.

aftermath.site

Chris Person@papapishu.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Microsoft engineered this so that it looked the least bad optically while at the same time still committing a slaughter, all so that Satya Nadella can still dick around with more useless AI horseshit. Fuck him and fuck Microsoft.

You think it would calm down after going for FOUR FUCKING HOURS STRAIGHT BUT NO! The fucking firecrackers (not fireworks) are louder than my TV. My TV that has a sound bar attached to it.

It sounds like a fucking warzone outside and I wish it would fucking stop.

I just realized if they stop making physical copies of video games, we won’t be able to borrow them from the library either :/

NateMing on Elm Street@nateming.bsky.social · 4mo ago

this feels so long ago

my longterm view towards physical games has sorta shifted to "who cares, all games become digital games eventually when the easiest or only option is to mod your console and load shit off a hard drive/sd card". but in the here and now just refusing to put out physical games is insanely anti-consumer

If you don’t have one, buy anything with a Blu-ray drive right now: Game console, standalone player, a PC drive, whatever. If this is something you care about, make sure you have a physical way to watch your favorite anime before it is truly too late. I feel that it’s only going to get worse.

normal well-adjusted human being@rhymeswithk.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Friends, #weebwednesday is upon us once again! You know the drill - quote-post with your weebiest hot takes, nothing racist, nothing intentionally inflammatory, have fun with it ♥

developers reusing game assets is a good thing, actually

Let me fix your fucking headlines...again. It's not "Steam Machine has price issue" Your headline needs to be ACCURATE. "AI SLOP GENERATOR SABOTAGES GAMING CONSOLE"